Trump Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities
The administration targets jurisdictions that limit cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration agents.
by Priscilla Alvarez
Jan 25, 2017
3 minutes
On Wednesday, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cracking down on so-called “sanctuary cities,” which limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration agents. It follows through on his campaign-trail promise to withhold federal dollars from such cities, which might jeopardize support for services including education, health care, and housing for millions of American citizens.
According to the executive order, dubbed “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States,” cities that do not comply
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